Publication

Control of tip rotation

Journal Paper/Review - May 6, 2012

Units
PubMed
Doi

Citation
Tasman A, Lohuis P. Control of tip rotation. Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28:243-50.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (English)
Journal
Facial Plast Surg 2012; 28
Publication Date
May 6, 2012
Issn Electronic
1098-8793
Pages
243-50
Brief description/objective

Rotating the nasal tip is an integral and challenging aspect of rhinoplasty. This article describes ways of measuring tip rotation, coming to an agreement with the patient regarding desired tip rotation and psychological implications of tip rotation. Based on the tripod theory of the nasal tip, various techniques for changing tip rotation and projection are detailed and illustrated with clinical cases. The authors review the literature and present their personal preferences.